Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

provided with necessary articles of equipment for a specialized purpose (especially military)

From this reading In other respects they were at all times accoutred, and in readiness to commence instant battle with the flames.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading In other respects they were at all times accoutred, and in readiness to commence instant battle with the flames.

an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading This change in the head-piece, and the removal of the hatchet, was the only alteration in their costume in what may be styled "times of peace."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Hallo, Blazes! how are ye?" said Willie, touching his brother on the shoulder.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In other respects they were at all times accoutred, and in readiness to commence instant battle with the flames.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading In other respects they were at all times accoutred, and in readiness to commence instant battle with the flames.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This change in the head-piece, and the removal of the hatchet, was the only alteration in their costume in what may be styled "times of peace."

plural of “blaze” — a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading "Hallo, Blazes! how are ye?" said Willie, touching his brother on the shoulder.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "Hallo, Blazes! how are ye?" said Willie, touching his brother on the shoulder.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading This change in the head-piece, and the removal of the hatchet, was the only alteration in their costume in what may be styled "times of peace."

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading In other respects they were at all times accoutred, and in readiness to commence instant battle with the flames.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading This change in the head-piece, and the removal of the hatchet, was the only alteration in their costume in what may be styled "times of peace."

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From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading In other respects they were at all times accoutred, and in readiness to commence instant battle with the flames.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading "That you, Willie?" said Frank, without looking up from his work.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "That you, Willie?" said Frank, without looking up from his work.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

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From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Hallo, Blazes! how are ye?" said Willie, touching his brother on the shoulder.

weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians

From this reading This change in the head-piece, and the removal of the hatchet, was the only alteration in their costume in what may be styled "times of peace."

plural of “hatchet” — weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

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From this reading This change in the head-piece, and the removal of the hatchet, was the only alteration in their costume in what may be styled "times of peace."

plural of “helmet” — armor plate that protects the head

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Hallo, Blazes! how are ye?" said Willie, touching his brother on the shoulder.

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From this reading "Hallo, Blazes! how are ye?" said Willie, touching his brother on the shoulder.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading This change in the head-piece, and the removal of the hatchet, was the only alteration in their costume in what may be styled "times of peace."

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading In other respects they were at all times accoutred, and in readiness to commence instant battle with the flames.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "That you, Willie?" said Frank, without looking up from his work.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading This change in the head-piece, and the removal of the hatchet, was the only alteration in their costume in what may be styled "times of peace."

the force of workers available

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This change in the head-piece, and the removal of the hatchet, was the only alteration in their costume in what may be styled "times of peace."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

and nothing more

From this reading This change in the head-piece, and the removal of the hatchet, was the only alteration in their costume in what may be styled "times of peace."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In other respects they were at all times accoutred, and in readiness to commence instant battle with the flames.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading This change in the head-piece, and the removal of the hatchet, was the only alteration in their costume in what may be styled "times of peace."

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading In other respects they were at all times accoutred, and in readiness to commence instant battle with the flames.

the act of removing

From this reading This change in the head-piece, and the removal of the hatchet, was the only alteration in their costume in what may be styled "times of peace."

a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

considered individually

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading In other respects they were at all times accoutred, and in readiness to commence instant battle with the flames.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Hallo, Blazes! how are ye?" said Willie, touching his brother on the shoulder.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading "Hallo, Blazes! how are ye?" said Willie, touching his brother on the shoulder.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term

From this reading This change in the head-piece, and the removal of the hatchet, was the only alteration in their costume in what may be styled "times of peace."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "That you, Willie?" said Frank, without looking up from his work.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In other respects they were at all times accoutred, and in readiness to commence instant battle with the flames.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This change in the head-piece, and the removal of the hatchet, was the only alteration in their costume in what may be styled "times of peace."

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading This change in the head-piece, and the removal of the hatchet, was the only alteration in their costume in what may be styled "times of peace."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In other respects they were at all times accoutred, and in readiness to commence instant battle with the flames.

arousing affect

From this reading "Hallo, Blazes! how are ye?" said Willie, touching his brother on the shoulder.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "That you, Willie?" said Frank, without looking up from his work.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This change in the head-piece, and the removal of the hatchet, was the only alteration in their costume in what may be styled "times of peace."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In other respects they were at all times accoutred, and in readiness to commence instant battle with the flames.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading This change in the head-piece, and the removal of the hatchet, was the only alteration in their costume in what may be styled "times of peace."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Hallo, Blazes! how are ye?" said Willie, touching his brother on the shoulder.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "That you, Willie?" said Frank, without looking up from his work.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "That you, Willie?" said Frank, without looking up from his work.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading The round cloth caps worn by the men gave them a much more sailor-like and much less fireman-like appearance than the helmets, which, with their respective hatchets, hung on the walls, rendering the apartment somewhat like a cavalry guard-room.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "Hallo, Blazes! how are ye?" said Willie, touching his brother on the shoulder.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "That you, Willie?" said Frank, without looking up from his work.